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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Cromm on February 18, 2008, 11:54:49 am

Title: Stone heads.
Post by: Cromm on February 18, 2008, 11:54:49 am

Hi, How big are your stone/flint arrow heads for hunting? And what rock/stone's do you use? Thanks for your time.

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 18, 2008, 02:08:09 pm

I usually make most of mine about 1" wide  x 2-2 1/2" long and around 150 grains when I can. The Cahokia side-notched style is a good hunting design. It's hard to make exactly matched sets, but you can put heavier points on lighter shafts and lighter points on heavier shafts. I like any material that's tough and will get really sharp. My favorites when I can get them are good rhyolite, Kentucky hornstone, Texas flint, and Fort Payne chert. Lots of other rock will work, though. Obsidian gets really sharp, but is weaker than chert or rhyolite. It's still plenty strong enough to cut its way completely through a deer, though.

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: jamie on February 18, 2008, 02:47:08 pm

i make mine legal width(7/8th"+) but ive found that a bird point (small) will do just as much damage. also like steve said i prfer chert over obsidian for durability.

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on February 18, 2008, 02:53:56 pm

 Make mine 2 1/2 " ER 2 3/4 " X 1 1/8 " Mostly Cahokia side notch. Prefer obsidian fer the sharpness. Chert does give one better durability as been said..........bob

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Texas Pete on February 18, 2008, 06:15:46 pm

(http://aku-aku.com/images/Easter/ei085.JPG)


 ;D



Texas Pete

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 18, 2008, 06:24:11 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Texas Pete on February 18, 2008, 06:46:13 pm

Ok....Seriously














(http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/r/bush_rushmore_buzzflash.jpg)







......NOT!!!!!!!!




 ;D





Texas Pete

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: DanaM on February 18, 2008, 06:53:19 pm

I like it Pete ;D

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: wvfknapper on February 18, 2008, 07:04:45 pm

I agree with Hillbilly on size, keep them as narrow as the law will let ya,  and not too long , the more flint in front of the shaft the more chance to break ,, Raw un heated stone makes the strongest points but anything will do,, I read somewhere that they found fingernail size points in mass Buffalo kill sites,, puncture the vitals and let nature do the rest  ;)

Robert

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: mullet on February 18, 2008, 09:01:19 pm

  I've started shooting 1" wide by 2 3/4" long , 200 grns and I prefer raw coral.

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Texas Pete on February 18, 2008, 10:02:28 pm

Two SERIOUSLY big stone heads

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc276/TexasCommando/CheechandChong.jpg)


;D


Sorry, couldnt resist.  Been one of those weird days at work


Texas Pete

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on February 18, 2008, 10:17:39 pm

 Aint that "Stoned Heads ?" ;D

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: El Destructo on February 19, 2008, 12:57:24 am

Quote from: Texas Pete on February 18, 2008, 10:02:28 pm

Two SERIOUSLY big stone heads

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc276/TexasCommando/CheechandChong.jpg)


;D


Sorry, couldnt resist.  Been one of those weird days at work


Texas Pete

Now That Was FUNNY!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: hawkbow on February 19, 2008, 01:13:09 am

Good one Pete! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: D. Tiller on February 19, 2008, 02:20:19 am

Hey! They look familliar, Maaan!

Title: Re: Stone heads.
Post by: wolfsire on February 19, 2008, 03:16:00 am

TP, glad to see you are sticking around ;D